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Canadian Tire Voluntarily Recalls Sylvania Convection
Heater
The Electrical Safety Authority is notifying the public that Canadian Tire
Corporation Limited has announced a voluntary recall of the following con-
sumer product.
Name of Product
Sylvania Convection Heater
Units
Approximately 3,939 units
are affected
Manufacturer/Importer
Quality Craft Home Decor
Hazard
It has been determined that these units may contain a manufacturing defect
in one of their components. Accordingly, as a precautionary measure,
Canadian Tire has decided to recall this product.
Incidents/Injuries
Canadian Tire has received 5 incident reports from consumers alleging that
their unit overheated. No reports of injury or property damage have been
received.
Description/Models
This recall involves the Sylvania Convection Heater identified by product
number 52-2028.
Sold by
Canadian Tire
When was it distributed
February, 2011 – November, 2011
Manufactured in
China
Remedy
Consumers are asked to discontinue using the Sylvania Convection Heater
and return the product to any Canadian Tire store for a refund.
Consumer Contact
Consumers should contact their local Canadian Tire store.
Remarks
The recalled units are certified to Canadian Standards by Canadian Stan-
dards Association. For more information about Canadian Standards Asso-
ciation product certification process please visit:
Ceiling Fans Recalled by Westinghouse Lighting Due to
Shock and Fire Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall
of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or
attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product
Ceiling Fans
Units
About 7,000
Importer
Westinghouse Lighting Corp., of Philadelphia, Pa.
Hazard
The two 60-watt light bulbs included with the ceiling fans exceed the fan’s
maximum wattage, which can cause the ceiling fans to overheat or fail. This
poses fire and shock hazards to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries
None reported
Description
The following Westinghouse Lighting ceiling fans with 24, 30 and 42-inch
diameter blades are included in this recall. “Westinghouse” is printed on the
fan’s ceiling canopy. The item number is printed on the fan’s motor housing.
Item
Number
Description
Photo
72243 24-inch ceiling fan
gun metal finish with opal-frosted light kit
6 blades (black/graphite color)
78631 24-inch ceiling fan
chrome finish with opal-frosted light kit
6 blades (dark wood/beech color)
72245 30-inch ceiling fan
espresso finish with opal-frosted light kit
3 blades (espresso/dark cherry color)
78763 30-inch ceiling fan
chrome finish with opal-frosted light kit
3 blades (dark wood/beech color)
78764 42-inch ceiling fan
gun metal finish with opal-frosted light kit
3 blades (black/graphite color)
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